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Kirk Herbstreit talks Buckeyes, college football, COVID-19 in SSI Huddle
SSI was thrilled to welcome home Kirk Herbstreit, who spent an hour with students, faculty, staff and alumni talking a variety of topics. Here is the complete video. If you have suggestions for…
Study by SSI's Trevon Logan estimates revenue produced by top college football players
The most elite players in…
Indycar driver Graham Rahal joins SSI for virtual Huddle
Indycar driver Graham Rahal, a native of NEw Albany and big Bucleye fan, joined Sports and Society for a special virtual Huddle April 9, where he talked about the state of his sport, sponsorships…
OHSAA's Jerry Snodgrass talks status of high school sports in Episode 2 of "Time Out"
Jerry Snodgrass of the Ohio High School Athletic Association sat down with director Nicole Kraft to talk the status of high school sports in his episoide of "Time Out".
The intersection of…
Alison Lukan advances opportunities for women in sports
We had planned a terrific March Huddle featuring Alison Lukan, a hockey data expert and writer for The Athletic Columbus. Since we had to cancel her live visit, we instead have this terrific…
Logan: Columbus Sports Industry Hit Hard by COVID-19
The tourism industry has been hit hard because of closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sports industry in Columbus is no different.
In Columbus, the Arnold Sports Festival was…
Introducing "Time Out" with SSI
The intersection of sports and society has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, but the passion and engagement for sports continue for so many.
Ohio State's Sports and Society Initiative…
SSI events, including MindGames, POSTPONED until 2020-'21 due to Covid-19 restrictions
SSI has announced that ALL of its events remaining event of the 2019-'20 school yaer, including MingGames scheduled for April 16, have been postponed, as per guidelines sent out March 9 by Ohio…
Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann join SSI for MindGames April 16
Ryan and Christina Day and Chris and Lori Holtmann will be featured speakers at the April 16 MindGames panel, examining the topic of mental health in athletics. Ryan Day, head coach of the Ohio State…